Kyndra Rotunda, a Chapman Law School visiting professor, will
talk at the meeting. Rotunda is the author of "Honor Bound: Inside
the Guantanamo Trials" and is an expert on legal imperatives
pertaining to terror suspects.

The membership tea will run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and feature
English teas, tea sandwiches, scones, fruits and desserts. The cost
is $25.

Also featured at the meeting will be the 2010 spring collection
of a nationally recognized fashion designer, organizers say.

To reserve a spot, call Marjorie at 951-676-8552. The winery is
at 35960 Rancho California Road, east of Temecula.

Parrot club to gather

MENIFEE ---- Southwest County parrot owners are invited to join
"The Beak Squad," a local club.

The group is dedicated to providing avian education for parrot
owners. It's a fun and social environment for parrot owners who
want to meet people with similar avian interests.

Membership applications and approval are required. Parrots are
welcome at the group's meetings, which are held at 4 p.m. on the
third Sunday of each month.

For information, call Joni at 951-679-1085.

Military group to meet Sunday

MURRIETA ---- The United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Trieste
base will hold its monthly meeting Sunday.

The group will meet at 3:15 p.m. at Sizzler, 40489 Murrieta Hot
Springs Road in Murrieta.

The group is seeking new members who are active-duty or retired
members of the military who were qualified in submarines.

For information, visit www.triestebase.org or call Robert at
951-265-0333.

Book lovers to discuss "The Help"

TEMECULA ---- The Grace Mellman Library Book Discussion Group
will meet Monday.

Members will discuss "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.

The group meets at 5 p.m. at the library, 41000 County Center
Drive in Temecula. For information, call Kathryn at
951-296-3893.

Assisting during crisis topic of meeting

TEMECULA ---- A talk on how amateur radio operators can help in
an emergency is on tap when the Golden Triangle Amateur Radio Club
meets Monday.

The guest speaker will be Kerry Clark, who is a Southwest
district officer and involved in Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services, known as R.A.C.E.S. He'll talk about the organization and
how amateur radio operators can help.

The group will meet at 7 p.m. for a social time and the meeting
will start at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at Rancho California
Water District, 42135 Winchester Road.

For information, call Karl at 951-600-9018.

Daughters group plans luncheon

MURRIETA ---- A talk on how to capture your life's memories for
following generations is planned for the Tuesday meeting of the
Luiseno Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Karon Jarrard, state regent-elect and national chairwoman of the
public relations and media committee, will give a talk titled
"Everyone Has a Story."

The Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman 18
or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the
American Revolution.

The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The meeting
will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Sizzler, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs
Road. The cost is $15.

For information, call Fay at 951-677-1564.

CLUB NOTES

Young pianist claims top Murrieta Rotary
prize

MURRIETA ---- A 15-year-old pianist recently took home top
honors in Murrieta Rotary's 11th annual music contest for high
school students.

Lawrence Ahn placed third in last year's contest but garnered
first place in this year's competition, which featured seven
entrants. The sophomore at Great Oak High School was rewarded with
a $400 prize.

Ahn, who has studied under Cecelia Unpingco, advances to the
district competition.

The second-place winner, 15-year-old Stella Chang, was awarded
$250 and also moves on to the next contest. Chang plays oboe and
attends Vista Murrieta High School.

The third-place prize was split between pianists Lyndsay Davies,
a junior at Calvary Christian School, and Blaire Tribulski, a
sophomore at Murrieta Valley High School. They shared the $100
prize.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Editor's note: If your organization needs volunteers, please
e-mail information on the duties the volunteers would perform to
community@californian.com and include a contact number.

The nonprofit organization asks that volunteers work at
least eight hours per month, know the area and its activities and
be able to read a map and give directions. On-the-job training will
be provided. Duties include assisting at the Visitor Center and at
temporary centers and special events.

For information, call Carrie at
951-491-6085.

Library friends needs helpers

SUN CITY ---- The Friends of the Library is looking for more
volunteers to help at the group's bookstore.

Volunteers are needed to sort, price and stack books, help
customers find selections and take payment for sales. Money raised
in the bookstore is used to buy new materials for the library, as
requested by staff members.

The library is at 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information, call
951-679-7642.

Hospice volunteers needed

MURRIETA ---- The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland
Counties seeks hospice volunteers to provide companionship and
support to patients and their families.

Volunteers help with tasks such as writing letters, running
errands, making phone calls and providing respite for family
caregivers. Clerical support also is needed at the association
office and at special events.

For information, call Keri at 951-894-5340.

Senior center seeking assistance

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lake Elsinore Senior Center is looking
for volunteers to serve as receptionists.

Duties include answering the phone, registering patrons for
programs, providing information and referral services, making calls
and other basic office duties.

Volunteers are asked to serve four hours each week, either in
the morning or the afternoon. Training will be provided.

There also are other opportunities available, such as assisting
with events, helping with food distribution or providing assistance
with the free tax program. In addition, volunteers with special
skills can teach classes or provide educational programs or
workshops.

The senior center is 420 E. Lakeshore Drive in Lake
Elsinore.

For information, call 951-674-2526.

Puppy and kitten foster parents needed

TEMECULA ---- Animal Friends of the Valleys is looking for
foster parents for puppies and kittens.